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EKPC asks court to keep Big Hill Line documents confidential
Land Use

EKPC asks court to keep Big Hill Line documents confidential

In an eminent domain case, the East Kentucky Power Cooperative has asked a Madison County circuit court judge to prevent documents relevant to a transmission line being built through the southern end of the County, from becoming part of the public record, The Edge can report. The utility sued Berea

Largest woodpecker in North America in your back yard
Birds of Berea

Largest woodpecker in North America in your back yard

The pileated woodpecker is a relatively common sight in Berea. With a height of about 17 inches, the pileated woodpecker is the largest woodpecker in North America. You may hear their loud and rapid pecking as they excavate their favorite food, carpenter ants, from rotten wood. Once they pair up,

Collapse of countywide 911 fee shows what stuff local leaders are made of
Opinion

Collapse of countywide 911 fee shows what stuff local leaders are made of

It took a task force more than two years of back and forth negotiations conducted in bi-weekly meetings to create a new way to fund emergency communications across Madison County. At least two members from each jurisdiction in the county were a part of the task force. When all was

We're still putting the new site together
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We're still putting the new site together

Dear Friend, As you are likely aware, The Edge crashed and fell off the internet earlier this week. With a new platform, there is a learning curve, so for a little bit, you might run into some sloppy looking pages that didn't transfer well from our old platform.

Why The Edge left Substack
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Why The Edge left Substack

The Edge is finally back online after three days of panic. It began with a desire to add an editor@ email address to The Edge. All seemed well. There was an exchange of money, a new password, and an email that was now part of the online paper, but which

The masked elegance of cedar waxwings
Birds of Berea

The masked elegance of cedar waxwings

Cedar waxwings are sleek, elegant birds with their black masks and yellow tipped tails. They are named for the small red drops of wax on the tips of secondary feathers on their wings. Cedar waxwings love to eat fruit and may descend in large numbers on berry-laden trees. They have

'Big Hill Line opposition is fear-mongering' resident says
Land Use Featured

'Big Hill Line opposition is fear-mongering' resident says

Supporter of EKPC transmission line through area speaks out

Council reverses decision to raise property taxes
Berea City Council

Council reverses decision to raise property taxes

Rate will remain 8.9 cents per 100 dollars of value

Mourning doves mate for life
Birds of Berea

Mourning doves mate for life

The cooing sound of mourning doves often conjures up memories of expansive summer days, even though these birds are year-round residents in Kentucky. Mourning doves mate for life and one pair may raise 5 or 6 broods of young in a year. Mourning doves are also known for the distinctive

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